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Andy Murray exits Indian Wells

Great Britain's Andy Murray loses out to Federico Delbonis in the third round at Indian Wells in California.

Andy Murray's quest for a first ever Indian Wells title has been ended in the third round by Federico Delbonis this evening.

The 6-4 4-6 7-6(3) victory is arguably the biggest of world number 53 Delbonis's career so far.

Andy Murray in action at Indian Wells on March 14, 2016© Getty Images

The first two sets in California were shared 6-4, forcing the encounter into a deciding third set.

It appeared that Murray, who is ranked number two in the world at present, was on the verge of victory when he opened up a 4-1 lead.

However, Delbonis hit back and even had the chance to serve for the match at 6-5, only for Murray to break back and send the contest into a tie-breaker.

It was Delbonis that gained control of the breaker early on and eventually went on to win through for the loss of just three points.

He will now face either Gael Monfils or Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the last 16, while Great Britain's Murray will begin preparations for the Miami Open.

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